
Emily Simonian is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who has direct training and experience working with family and relationship issues, as well as working with individuals. She also specializes in treating stress/anxiety, depression, and substance abuse, as well as self-esteem issues and general self-improvement goals.
Emily works with her clients to foster their personal growth and find long-term solutions that enable them to have the lives they want — because when your relationships and mental health are strong, every other facet of your life improves.
About our editorial policy
We are dedicated to providing you with valuable resources that educate and empower you to live better. We reference authoritative sources that provide additional value, and we also enforce a tiered review process in which at least three individuals — one or more being licensed clinical experts — review and edit each piece of content before it is published. In addition, we frequently update old content to reflect the most up-to-date information. Read more about our editorial policy today.About our expert review panel & process
Thriveworks’ own licensed mental health professionals ensure that our content is accurate and truly helpful to our readers. These professionals bring extensive experience and expertise in the mental health field, which enables them to verify the integrity of our content and improve its value via their own insights and tips. Read more about our mental health experts today.Articles written or reviewed by Emily Simonian, M.A., LMFT


What is more important: following your heart or making others happy?

I am feeling super overwhelmed and alone: What are some things that I can do to calm down?

Is my marriage causing me anxiety?

How to talk to someone with differing political views: 6 tips for navigating political conversations
Clinically reviewed by Emily Simonian, M.A., LMFT
7 professional tips to help you prepare for your first counseling session
Clinically reviewed by Emily Simonian, M.A., LMFT
How to cope with a holiday breakup: Action-oriented activities that will help you heal
Clinically reviewed by Emily Simonian, M.A., LMFT
Holiday on-ramps and off-ramps: Diving into and easing out of vacation with zero regrets
Clinically reviewed by Emily Simonian, M.A., LMFT
A comprehensive guide to family therapy: Different approaches, how it can help, and when to schedule a session
Clinically reviewed by Emily Simonian, M.A., LMFT
Black Friday shopping guide for smart consumers with anxiety
Clinically reviewed by Emily Simonian, M.A., LMFT
Dealing with workplace manipulation: Identify the signs, spot dark personality traits, and communicate more effectively
Clinically reviewed by Emily Simonian, M.A., LMFT